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Substance Use/Addiction Counselor - Bridgeport Outpatient

Liberation Programs Inc.·Bridgeport, Connecticut

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide culturally competent counseling and supportive services for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Coordinate wraparound community supports and engage family members to ensure continuity of care and successful discharge planning.

Who we are

Liberation Programs is one of Fairfield County's leading behavioral health organizations specializing in treatment for all types of substance use disorders including alcohol, opiates, depressants and stimulants. Our goal is to help individuals and families overcome addiction in order to restore their lives and ultimately strengthen our communities. Liberation provides services for youth, adults and families that include two inpatient treatment programs, outpatient and intensive outpatient services, health education for older adults and people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, treatment and resources for adolescents and their families, education and prevention efforts in the community, and permanent supportive housing for families. In operation since 1971, the agency has sites in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport and served more than 2,400 individuals in our last fiscal year.

Our Mission

Liberation Programs' mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness

Behavioral Health Clinicians are needed across our growing behavioral health programs in Fairfield County, CT.

  • Key responsibilities
  • Provide culturally competent, engaging counseling services, focused on helping individuals recover.
  • Connect individuals with wraparound support services in the community
  • Provide a full-range of supportive SUD services including brief individual counseling, intensive counseling, care coordination, and consultations to support strength-based discharge planning and continuity of care.
  • Engage family members in the recovery experience

Qualifications

  • CT State licensure preferred, as an LCSW, LADC, LPC or LMFT.
  • CAC or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, with course work and experience in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD) and Medicated Assisted Treatment/Recovery.
  • Prefer experience providing evidenced-based SUD services in an inpatient or outpatient setting based on program of interest, including trauma-sensitive therapeutic interventions and Medicated Assisted Recovery
  • Understanding of a recovery-oriented and consumer driven delivery system, and the ability to work well with colleagues.
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills, and computer skills

What We Offer

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Dependent Care, Parking and Transit
  • 401K with Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous Paid Time Off Policy
  • HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness Participant
  • Supportive Work Environment

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a mental health field or CAC certification, with CT state licensure (LCSW, LADC, LPC, or LMFT) preferred. Candidates should have experience in evidence-based SUD services and trauma-sensitive therapeutic interventions.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Care Coordination
  • Cultural Competence
  • Discharge Planning
  • Family Engagement
  • Substance Use Disorder Counseling
  • Medicated Assisted Recovery
  • Trauma-Sensitive Therapy

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term Disability
  • 401K With Match
  • HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Posted
Jun 24, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Liberation Programs Inc.

Liberation Programs’ mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness. From a single location, Liberation House, which opened in...

Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
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Behavioral health roles in Connecticut

Behavioral health positions in Connecticut often draw steady demand from community providers, schools, and outpatient programs serving clients with ongoing support needs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable scheduling, documentation skills, and practical requirements such as a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and completed clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and required verifications before applying.

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